The Relationship Between Guilt and Boundaries
A NOTE FROM DR. RICK The Relationship Between Guilt And Boundaries Do you often feel bad or guilty about something that other normal people don’t even think about? If so chances are you have an issue with boundaries and may struggle with co-dependency. There is something about many of us who allow people to push and push until […]
Read MoreWhat is Play Therapy?
A Conversation with Charity Simpson- MS, LAPC, NCC, MDiv What would you say play therapy is? “Play therapy is an age-appropriate way to engage children in the therapy process that relies less on them verbalizing what’s going on and more so allows them to do through objects and through different kinds of play. It’s much […]
Read MoreHelping Others: Is There Anything In It For Me?
A NOTE FROM DR. RICK Helping Others: Is There Anything In It For Me? Helping Others: Is There Anything In It For Me? Have you ever had the privilege of helping someone who could not help themselves? What did it feel like to help that person? Remember a time being with a good friend or […]
Read MoreSpring, Lent, Easter, What Can We Learn From All Of This
A NOTE FROM DR. RICK During Lent, we enter into a season of preparation, self-reflection and repentance when we seek to literally “turn around” and realign our lives and focus toward God. It is a time to give up things as well as take on new life-giving practices, helping us rid ourselves of distractions and […]
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Love Never Fails
A NOTE FROM DR. RICKLove Never Fails We have a world full of hurting people who need love. I am one. So are you. To some degree, we have all been hurt. Maybe it is by our parents, or uncaring institutions, or painful relationships, or an isolating and alienating society, but we have all been […]
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Begin This New Year’s Resolution With A THANKS!
A NOTE FROM DR. RICKBegin This New Year’s Resolution With A THANKS! The New Year is here and you know what’s coming. Family members, friends and coworkers will ask, “What are your resolutions this year?” Usually it’s just an idle conversation starter. But sometimes they are seriously interested, which may mean to you that you […]
Read MoreA Christmas Without Conflict? Love Conquers All…
View this email in your browser CompassChoices.com Email A NOTE FROM DR. RICK A Christmas Without Conflict? Love Conquers All… I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. Sometimes, the holidays can create new layers of conflict in your relationships either with friends, co-workers or even family. For many people Christmas, especially, is […]
Read MoreHolidays: Ready Or Not, Here They Come
Holidays: Ready Or Not, Here They Come As we begin to enjoy the welcoming fall weather, we are quickly reminded that the holidays are fast upon us. For some of us it is an exciting times. For others, we do all we can to just get through it: For some, the sights, signs, and smells […]
Read MoreChange Is Coming. AGAIN!
A NOTE FROM DR. RICK Change Is Coming. AGAIN! August and September are times of typical transition. Whether you’re wrapping up your summertime fun, the kids are going back to school, or you perhaps are returning to work yourself, change is inevitable. It’s how we respond to it that can help or hurt us. Some […]
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